Should your town impose a 1-year moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries?

ASHLAND, Ore. (AP) — One of Oregon's more liberal cities is considering a moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries.

The Ashland Daily Tidings newspaper reports that the Oregon Health Authority Medical Marijuana Dispensary Program has already received six dispensary applications for Ashland.

But neighborhood opposition has been increasing and the council will discuss a moratorium on April 1.

People hoping to launch dispensaries in Oregon began submitting applications to the state on March 3 as part of a new medical marijuana regulatory system.

A proposed dispensary called Top Shelf Meds abuts an Ashland neighborhood.

Carol Kim says the dispensary is separated from her home by a hedge. She says it's ironic that state rules bar dispensaries near schools, but her daughters will come home from school and have to live near a dispensary.___

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YESMy town should definitely impose the moratorium for one year -- no more, no less.

NOMy town should NOT impose the moratorium for any length of time. My town should follow current state laws on medical marijuana dispensaries.

UndecidedI am unsure whether I am in favor of medical marijuana dispensaries in my town, regardless of current state laws.

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